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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
1
Page of Elgin Echo Dial shows the publication name and address 3711 Elgin Iowa with postal indicia noting second class mail matter status since September 1 1891 under the 1852 act. It serves as the masthead and mailing instruction section for the newspaper.
Subscriptions run $2.00 per year for four northeast Iowa counties with $2460 per year for outside above territory, payable in advance. Reader ads per line ten cents with a 30 cent weekly minimum if cash accompanies the order. otherwise minimum is zero. Blind ads and inquiries carry a weekly minimum fee. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam cards cost $1.00, limited to 10 lines. Obituary poetry and related notices fall under regular rates.
Mr. R. P. Strauch of Elgin Iowa writes from San Diego praising a recent homecoming. He recalls a warm welcome from Elgin residents and expresses thanks for the hospitality and memorable time enjoyed by the visitors.
The letter recounts a 6,000 mile trip with heat up to 108 degrees and slow travel speeds to avoid traffic. It notes losses by chicken farmers exceeding 3500 birds and $300,000 in the territory, praises a High School Band led by Mr. Grether, and ends with thanks to Elgin residents and a humorous line about a Carrie Nation remark in the city park.
A lighthearted note prompts readers to identify a woman in a humorous photo caption. The missive leans on curiosity and playful misdirection, inviting engagement without revealing the subject’s identity or context.
Official publication announces sealed proposals for grading the new high school building grounds construction of a well furnishing and installing a pump on district property in Clermont Iowa. bids due October 7 1955 with read aloud opening. preference for Iowa produced coal and goods. includes qualification and bid security details.
Notice of a 2:30 p m October 7 1955 hearing at the Clermont high school building on proposed plans and specifications for a project not to exceed 25000 dollars. The improvement includes grading the new high school grounds and constructing a well with a pump plus furnishing installing. Any interested person may appear and object. By order Gladys Hanson clerk.
Sixteen of twenty three classmates from the class of 1937 attended the reunion held Sunday at the Elgin school during homecoming. Present were Paul Wille with Virgil Cook family, Garnaville. Russell Jennings with Mary Baechler family, Wadena. Marie Grimm, Davenport. Charlton Looby with Evelyn, and others.
The Progress Club met Monday evening September 12 for a picnic at the park followed by a business meeting and program at the home of Mrs Paul Zurbriggen.
A light rainfall of 48 percent inch fell Monday night, reviving vegetation and lifting spirits after a dry spell. Farmers anticipate needing more moisture before sturdy fall plowing can begin, while Opportunity uses the Want Ads.
A study shows old rough milk cans raise bacterial counts in milk to three times those found in milk stored in shiny cans, indicating container condition significantly impacts dairy quality and safety.
Advice notes that removing soil insects and worm populations can reduce mole activity. Authorities say reducing available food sources helps deter moles from the area.
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